About
Dr. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam (15 October 1931 – 27 July 2015) was an Indian aerospace scientist...
Early Life & Education
- Born in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu.
- Worked as a newspaper boy during childhood.
- Graduated in Physics from Saint Joseph’s College, Trichy.
- Studied Aerospace Engineering at MIT, Chennai.
Career in Science & Technology
- Worked with DRDO and ISRO.
- Led India's first satellite launch vehicle (SLV-III).
- Instrumental in Pokhran-II nuclear tests (1998).
- Known as the "Missile Man of India".
Presidency (2002–2007)
Dr. Kalam became the 11th President of India and was loved by people of all ages...
Books by Dr. Kalam
- Wings of Fire
- Ignited Minds
- India 2020
- The Luminous Sparks
- Turning Points
Awards and Honors
- Bharat Ratna (1997)
- Padma Vibhushan (1990)
- Padma Bhushan (1981)
- Over 40 honorary doctorates
Famous Quotes
“Dream, dream, dream. Dreams transform into thoughts and thoughts result in action.”
“Don’t take rest after your first victory because if you fail in second, more lips are waiting to say that your first victory was just luck.”
“If you want to shine like a sun, first burn like a sun.”
Legacy
Dr. Kalam’s life and work continue to inspire millions...